MTA Associate Membership

A Golden Opportunity

In 2005, MTA will be celebrating its Golden Anniversary, honoring 50 years of representing Montana 's independent telecommunications service providers! MTA is Montana 's premiere telecommunications industry forum, providing legislative and regulatory services, communications, and educational programs dedicated to the telecommunications industry of Montana . Our Members include Montana's largest and smallest commercial and cooperative independent local exchange companies and other telecommunications service providers. Collectively, Montana's independent telecom providers invest over $70 million annually in Montana's infrastructure, with over 5,000 miles of fiber plant deployed, and over 200 small communities served with high-speed DSL Internet access.

As an Associate Member of MTA, you're entitled to participate as an exhibitor at our Annual Showcase in Billings, which attracts over 90 vendor and suppliers, and around 150 telecommunications company personnel from Montana and surrounding states. The MTA Showcase consistently ranks among the best telecom trade shows in the nation!

In addition to participation in our Annual Showcase, membership in MTA affords you opportunities to attend other MTA functions; participate in networking and hospitality opportunities; receive notice of activities and other pertinent information of interest; and sponsor special events. Further, all MTA members are listed in our Annual MTA Directory, which is widely circulated among government and private interests throughout Montana . Additional Associate Membership benefits include a listing on MTA's Website where you will be able to link your company's Home Page to MTA's Website. Membership benefits also include a subscription to MTA's newsletter, The Connection ; advertising opportunities; and discounted fees at MTA events, seminars, etc. Further, a limited number of Associate Members has an opportunity to exhibit at MTA's Annual Meeting in August of each year.

MTA is very excited about the many benefits we offer our Associate Members, and we look forward to working and growing with you in the future!